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From the processional to the recessional - and everything in between - this is your space to get answers to everything you’ve ever wondered about vows, unity ceremonies, officiants, traditions, and more. After all, the wedding ceremony is what this whole shebang is about, right?!

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Kalliope
Acapella wedding music?!??
Kalliope, on December 17, 2019 at 2:39 PM

I'm looking for arrangements of instrumental music for voice. I know that's a difficult ask, but we're getting married in a venue that doesn't allow instruments (it's a Church of Christ thing), and...

Cher Horowitz, Dec 19, 2019 6 633
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Unity Puzzle
Caitlyn, on December 14, 2019 at 11:54 AM

We are using a unity puzzle as we can not do a candle due to venue rules and my husband had been married before and did the same thing.. He has two boys and I have one. We want them included. But what...

Catherine, Dec 17, 2019 8 1,343
Mikayla
Alternatives to having parent walk you down the aisle
Mikayla, on December 14, 2019 at 11:52 PM

Hi everyone! I’m very newly engaged and am already dealing with a TON of input from outside sources, but we’ve always known that we’re wanting a pretty non traditional wedding and we are sticking to...

Brina328, Dec 17, 2019 12 597
Michelle
Bridal Entrance Song
Michelle , on December 10, 2019 at 10:39 AM

So I'm having a hard time finding a bridal entrance song that would be not too fast pace. I love country music but I am more of a Texas Country music person. (Aaron Watson, Tyler Childers, Josh Abbott...

Michelle, Dec 12, 2019 5 403
Summerbride77
Two officiants - script examples
Summerbride77, on July 16, 2018 at 6:05 PM

Hello! So as part of a compromise with my parents, we're likely to have two officiants: the good friend who introduced us and a more traditional non-religious officiant. Does anyone have script...

Kennyatta, Dec 8, 2019 12 5,041
Alana
Getting legally married before the wedding?
Alana, on November 18, 2019 at 8:22 AM

So my fiancé is currently away with the army and we've talked about it and we're thinking of just driving to a courthouse and getting the papers signed the day he comes back, we're just super eager to...

Alana, Dec 4, 2019 51 2,065 1
Kalie
Ceremony Rug
Kalie, on August 6, 2018 at 8:01 PM

FH and I are Currently in search of a ceremony rug for our wedding. We have looked into renting one but we would rather purchase it and have it in our home since we are getting married on it. I’ve...

Sara, Nov 29, 2019 10 723
Candace
Vows for Adult Stepchildren
Candace, on November 5, 2019 at 3:14 PM

This will be a second marriage for both myself and FH. We want to share vows with each other's children in addition to the vows we share with each other. I lost my first husband to brain cancer, and...

Susan, Nov 27, 2019 9 4,004
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Outdoor ceremony in ny in November
Amanda, on November 23, 2018 at 11:56 AM

Hi all! My fiance and I are getting married in the Hudson Valley on November 7, 2020. We are thinking about maybe having an outdoor ceremony (weather and temperature permitting) but, with daylight...

Christen, Nov 26, 2019 8 1,074
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Can a Catholic Priest Sign a Marriage License?
Shawn, on November 22, 2019 at 10:33 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are having a Catholic ceremony and I was recently told by one of my vendors that she was told by another couple that priests don’t sign the marriage license only the...

Ivy ORP, Nov 25, 2019 6 1,930
Samantha
Walking Down the Aisle Song Help
Samantha, on September 30, 2019 at 7:46 PM

For those of you walking down the isle to a song other than the “here comes the bride” song, are you using only the instrumental version, or the version with words? Also, is your bridal party walking...

Cristina, Nov 24, 2019 26 701
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Divorced Catholic to remarry without annulment
jina, on September 6, 2018 at 10:37 AM

So I had a civil marriage and divorce a couple of years ago. I am Catholic and my ex-husband was not. We were young and got married and ended up divorcing. I did not think it mattered to the Catholic...

Evelyn, Nov 17, 2019 6 1,342
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Flower Cannons
Pang, on November 17, 2019 at 3:11 PM

Hi guys. Has anyone ever used Flower petal poppers or cannons during the recessional before? If so, any recommendations? I love the romantic look of flower petals falling but I think buying bubble...

Jeanie, Nov 17, 2019 4 367
Andrea
Too sad of a processional song?
Andrea, on November 16, 2019 at 9:34 AM

What do you all think of Billie Eilish's song Ocean Eyes as a processional song? Is it too sad? I really love this song but I'd like some opinions!

Andrea, Nov 17, 2019 6 860
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Outdoor April Ceremony in Maine- Too Cold???
Nicole, on November 12, 2019 at 12:53 PM

Hello! We are looking to have our wedding in Portland Maine on April 25th (potentially May2nd). Because I am a teacher, these weekends surround my April Vacation and allow for either the following...

Clíodhna, Nov 14, 2019 2 123
MandaSandwich
Anyone have a mariachi group at their wedding?
MandaSandwich, on February 1, 2016 at 5:33 PM

My parents have indicated that they would like to have mariachi's at my wedding (though not a necessity) and I think it would be a nice touch to incorporate my Mexican heritage. I'm not sure...

Wedding, Nov 14, 2019 12 5,289 1
Katrina
Should i have my step daughter in the wedding?
Katrina, on June 6, 2018 at 12:41 AM

My step daughter and I are not that close but we do get along for the most part. I feel like I am obligated to have her in the wedding because I am marrying her father and because I am having my own...

Katrina, Nov 9, 2019 25 1,847
Kelly
Processional song - traditional or not?
Kelly, on July 26, 2018 at 11:05 AM

The classic Canon in D has been used countless times in the processional at weddings. Will you be walking down the aisle to a tried-and-true standard like Canon in D or “Here Comes the Bride”, or are...

Elaine, Nov 5, 2019 35 759
Kristen
Celebrating with friends not invited to the wedding
Kristen, on November 3, 2019 at 10:30 PM

I am a little nervous posting this here since I have seen some forum posts get ugly. I completely respect opinions that are not rude as this is my first wedding and I just do not know. My fiancee and...

Kristen, Nov 4, 2019 17 1,467
Kelsey
Outdoor ceremony without an arch
Kelsey, on October 24, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Hi! Have any of you had, or are any of you planning on having an outdoor wedding ceremony without an arch or really anything to define the ceremony space, specifically where the bride and groom...

Alyssa, Oct 30, 2019 14 1,267 1
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